Expert Instructors

Meet Our Swimming Experts

Our certified instructors are passionate about water safety and dedicated to helping every child develop confidence and skills in the water. Each brings unique expertise and a commitment to excellence.

15+
Expert Instructors
50+
Years Combined Experience
2000+
Students Taught
4.8
Average Rating
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Sarah Johnson
Head Instructor & Program Director
8 years experience
4.9 (127)

Sarah is a former competitive swimmer who represented Singapore in regional championships. She holds a degree in Sports Science and has been teaching swimming for over 8 years. Her passion for water safety and child development makes her an exceptional leader for our team.

Specialties

Water Safety
Competitive Swimming
Instructor Training

Certifications

  • WSI Certified
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Swim Coach Level 3

Languages

English
Mandarin

Key Achievements

  • Trained over 500 children to swim
  • Developed AquaKids safety curriculum
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Mike Chen
Senior Instructor
6 years experience
4.8 (89)

Mike specializes in working with nervous beginners and has a gentle, encouraging approach that helps students overcome their fear of water. His patience and expertise have helped hundreds of children and adults learn to swim confidently.

Specialties

Beginner Classes
Stroke Technique
Adult Lessons

Certifications

  • WSI Certified
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Swim Coach Level 2

Languages

English
Mandarin
Cantonese

Key Achievements

  • 95% success rate with fearful swimmers
  • Developed beginner-friendly techniques
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Emma Davis
Toddler & Baby Specialist
5 years experience
4.9 (156)

Emma has a background in early childhood education and specializes in aquatic programs for babies and toddlers. Her warm, nurturing approach creates a safe and fun environment for the youngest swimmers and their parents.

Specialties

Baby Swimming
Toddler Programs
Parent-Child Classes

Certifications

  • Infant Aquatics Certified
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Child Development

Languages

English
French

Key Achievements

  • Certified in infant aquatics
  • Trained 200+ parent-child pairs
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David Rodriguez
Competitive Coach
7 years experience
4.8 (73)

David is our competitive swimming specialist with experience coaching at national level competitions. He focuses on technique refinement, performance optimization, and mental preparation for competitive swimmers.

Specialties

Competitive Swimming
Stroke Analysis
Performance Training

Certifications

  • Level 4 Swim Coach
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Sports Psychology

Languages

English
Spanish

Key Achievements

  • Coached 15 national qualifiers
  • Former national team member
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Lisa Wang
Water Safety Instructor
4 years experience
4.7 (94)

Lisa is passionate about water safety education and has extensive experience in lifeguarding and rescue operations. She ensures all our students not only learn to swim but also understand crucial water safety principles.

Specialties

Water Safety
Rescue Techniques
Lifeguard Training

Certifications

  • Lifeguard Instructor
  • Water Safety Instructor
  • Emergency Response

Languages

English
Mandarin
Malay

Key Achievements

  • Certified lifeguard instructor
  • Developed safety curriculum
JT
James Thompson
Adaptive Swimming Specialist
6 years experience
4.9 (67)

James specializes in adaptive swimming programs for children with special needs. His patient, individualized approach helps every child experience the joy and benefits of swimming, regardless of their abilities.

Specialties

Adaptive Swimming
Special Needs
Therapeutic Aquatics

Certifications

  • Adaptive Aquatics Certified
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Special Education

Languages

English

Key Achievements

  • Adaptive aquatics certification
  • Special education background

Why Our Instructors Stand Out

Every AquaKids instructor brings unique qualifications and a shared commitment to excellence

Certified & Qualified

All instructors hold current certifications in water safety, CPR, and first aid

Child-Focused Approach

Specialized training in child development and age-appropriate teaching methods

Proven Track Record

Years of experience with measurable success in student progress and safety

Small Class Ratios

Maximum 4 students per instructor ensures personalized attention for every child

Continuous Learning

Regular training updates and professional development to stay current with best practices

Parent-Approved

Consistently high ratings and positive feedback from families in our community

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